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I'm just going to do the center brake light. And that's why I have cut down the original post to just these sections and pictures.

I have some questions for those who have done this mod, or even if the OP can answer:

1. Why can't the LED strip be run horizontally for 7-8 rows?

2. Can the LED segments of 3 lights be cut down further into segments of one or two lights to a segment for more precise fitment?

The answer to this may answer #1, and explain why the OP chose his lay out.

3. Are the slots cut in the white backing absolutely necessary? Is the issue that the LED strip does not fit between the reflector and the case because of these ridges?

Which may be another reason for the lay out.

Thanks, I know I dug this up from the dead, but hey, that's what we're supposed to do, right? Plus the info on this thread is amazing, thanks again, so much!

Judging by your later post, my answer is too late to be useful.

The strips require multiples of three LEDs to work. Voltage I beleive is the reason.

In theory, as long as they're connected properly, it *should* work so long as theres 3 individuals wired together.

I'm about to wire up my GL1200 with LEDs and while I'm at it, I may go ahead and do the VFR as well.

One thing I discovered is that While superbrightleds.com has everything I want, they're about 10x more expensive than ebay or even Amazon.

The trick is to get the model of the LED chip itself then search for that in the config you want.

For example, a 300-LED strip of SMD 5050 LEDs in Red runs $160 from Superbrightleds.com http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-strips-and-bars/weatherproof-high-power-led-flexible-light-strip--wfls-x3-wht/1622/

You can get the same lights from Amazon for $16 http://amzn.com/B00BMHP960

If you don't mind waiting for things to ship from China, they can be cheaper on ebay as well.

Great! and congrats!

BTW is the spacer on the top or bottom of the shock?

BR

Spacer is in the bracket that goes through the frame on the upper mount.

I should have taken a pic of it before installation.

After a bit of a hassle, with a 929 shock simply not having room without modifying both sides of the LBS bracket, I got a F4/i shock modded by JamieD and got that installed.

Only mods required were a bit of trimming of the wire tray around the battery to clear the remote-reservoir hose.

The reservoir is currently zip-tied to the frame rail just below the battery.

I've found that mounting the reservoir on the right hand side does not require any modifications to the battery box. As you have shown, it can be done either way. it's always nice to have flexibility!

I didn't see anywhere/way to route the hose/res to the right side, but I may have not looked at it well enough.

After a bit of a hassle, with a 929 shock simply not having room without modifying both sides of the LBS bracket, I got a F4/i shock modded by JamieD and got that installed.

Only mods required were a bit of trimming of the wire tray around the battery to clear the remote-reservoir hose.

The reservoir is currently zip-tied to the frame rail just below the battery.

I wonder if you can wrap the reservoir portion of the 929 shock in some sort of reflective heat shield/refractory batting material to deflect the engine heat......

Beck

95 VFR

That crossed my mind.

Hot rodders often use ceramic-based coatings to keep things from getting to warm. There's many many different versions, all of which claim to be the best.

I would prefer to have the reservoir away from there, but if that's not an option, coating it would be a good idea.

I'm assuming you used a reduced feed to run the running lights and a full feed for the turn signals. I'm curious what ohm-rating of resistors you used to make this happen.

Thanks!

While I'm thinking about it, do you happen to have a complete parts list? I know, I'm asking the nearly impossible for a home-engineer, but I figure I'll be picky, worst case is I don't get it

I've been thinking of doing something like this for quite awhile now, thanks for the write up.

My top case is in the way when the bike is in the garage so I take it off frequently. I may have to ponder the alternatives to the plugin route.

A big thumbs up for the clean install!

EDIT:

Y'all remember the Mercury Cougar sequential turn signals? how cool would it be to setup the rear-facing portion of the turn signals to blink in sequence to the outside edge when the turn signal is on. It'd be a whole lot more work, but it'd be darn cool.

Another thought, what's the legality of having red lights flashing to the side? I doubt you'll have any LEO issues, unless you find a particularly anal one, but its some thing to think about.

I'll do some research on the TXDOT statues on this for reference.

Sequential blinking LED's in there would be a lot of work. The strips that I used were pre-wired . . .you would have to either build your own bank and a custom controller to sequentially light the LED's or find one that would suit your needs. There's probably something out there, but it wouldn't be that complicated to make one yourself. Probably the hardest part would be finding a way to route all of the wiring within the reflector.

I did a bunch of research regarding color. . . .I never came across anything that stated that turn signals could not be partially on the side of a vehicle. . . .if you think about it, both the front and rear stock signals are visibile from the side anyway. ONe thing that I intend to do is change the rear combination light to the clear version from the '06 and later model years and install red LED turn signal bulbs in that unit as well. Then all of my rear facing lights will be red, which as far as I have determined, is completely legal. Amber must be used for forward facing turn signals.

Sequential lights would be cool, but I don't think they're worth the time and effort required to make them work.

The biggest thing I dislike about the screw-in connectors would simply be the time, and yes, its not much time, I'm just lazy ;-)

I looked at the TX Transportation code and the only thing I see regarding turn signals is that they can be white, amber, or any color in between on the front. Red or amber, or anything in between to the rear. No mention of the sides.

The area where it would start being a problem would be something about flashing red lights to the side ie emergency vehicles. I seriously doubt you'd run into many problems with LE. Just thinking out loud.

It'll be awhile before I get around to doing this, but its on my to-do list. Along with the rear shock, GPS, new seat, etc etc

I've been thinking of doing something like this for quite awhile now, thanks for the write up.

My top case is in the way when the bike is in the garage so I take it off frequently. I may have to ponder the alternatives to the plugin route.

A big thumbs up for the clean install!

EDIT:

Y'all remember the Mercury Cougar sequential turn signals? how cool would it be to setup the rear-facing portion of the turn signals to blink in sequence to the outside edge when the turn signal is on. It'd be a whole lot more work, but it'd be darn cool.

Another thought, what's the legality of having red lights flashing to the side? I doubt you'll have any LEO issues, unless you find a particularly anal one, but its some thing to think about.

I'll do some research on the TXDOT statues on this for reference.

Cause I'm a cheap bastige, I'm going to stick a piece of paper, possibly gray, in there when I get a chance.

I got it now. Thanks!

Maybe I'm missing it, but I don't find the file in there

here:

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.p...amp;showfile=51

Not sure if there all the same anyway as there's several Recall harnesses (02/03 & 04/05) :rolleyes:

We're sorry, but your last request produced the following error:

We could not find the file specified

Maybe I ain't allowed to look at it?

Maybe I'm missing it, but I don't find the file in there

Well, I'm late to the game. I'm presently overseas, so I don't know if I got any recall notice from Honda or not. Guess I'll find out when I get home in a month.

I have had problems with that ground wire in the main connector on the left front. I've jumped around it and haven't had problems since, but I'll get it swapped if they offer.

I trust my dealer and they know I"ll be back to complain if it ain't right!

Very nice job :thumbsup:

I'd love to do a similar job, but like Ken, I'd go all aluminum.

Either that or Gold to go with the Subaru blue on the bike